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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Mode Door Actuators -> 1998-99 Full Size Vans -> Blend/Air Door -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Defrost, Floor & Panel/Demist Door -> Defrost/Demist, Floor & Panel Door -> Floor/Panel Door -> Full Size Pickups & Grand Cherokee -> Heat/Defrost Door -> Heater/Defrost Door -> Minivans -> Panel/Defrost Doors -> Recirculation Door -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Cherokee
Recirculation Door

A recirculation door actuator is only used on models equipped with A/C.

  • Remove kick cover from heater and A/C housing, then disconnect vacuum harness connector.
  • Insert a suitable wide flat blade tool into latch hole on heater and A/C housing actuator mount to release.
  • Pull firmly outward on actuator to remove, then position actuator as required to disengage from hole.
  • Remove actuator from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Defrost, Floor & Panel/Demist Door
    ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive st...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Front

Remove
  • Shift transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Using a suitable marker, mark a line across yoke at transfer case, link yoke, and propeller shaft yoke at rear of front propeller shaft for installation reference.
  • Mark a line across propeller shaft yoke and pinion shaft yoke for installation reference.
  • Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
  • Remove bolts holding propeller shaft to transfer case yoke flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
Install
  • Position front propeller shaft under vehicl...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Loosen, but do not remove alternator mounting bracket to engine bolt.
  • Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, lower mounting bolt and nut.
  • Remove wiring harness hold down and battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
  • Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaini...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from cylinder head.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to inst...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

  • Attach a 3/8 inch long-handle ratchet to square hole in automatic belt tensioner, then rotate tensioner assembly counterclockwise (as viewed from front) un...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Splice Locations Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESELBody Splice Locations Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Overhead Console
  • Map Lamp
  • Lighted Visor
  • Splice S-322
  • Splice S-323
  • Overhead Console Connectors Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESELOverhead Console Connectors Diagram for 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Overhead Console
  • Fuse Block
  • Automatic Day/Night Mirror
  • Left Visor/Vanity Mirror Lamp
  • Connector C-334
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup Club CAB 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Fuel Heater
  • Fuel Shut Down Solenoid
  • 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup  5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 L6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injector 5
  • Fuel Injector 4
  • Fuel Injector 2
  • Fuel Injector 7
  • Idle Air Control Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters
    Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV
    Vehicle: 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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